Tesla Model 3: Superbottle (RWD) - Remove

SPECIAL TOOLS

Kit, Svc Plug, Cooling Hose, Model 3 (1135762-00-A)

Remove

1. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
2. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
3. Recover the A/C refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).

Note: Recover the refrigerant while continuing this procedure.

4. Remove the superbottle cap.
5. Remove the front aero shield. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
6. Position a coolant drain under the superbottle.
7. Release the clip and disconnect the powertrain supply hose at the lower LH side of the superbottle.

Note: Allow the coolant to drain from the superbottle.

8. Release the clip and disconnect the battery return hose from the rear left of the superbottle.

9. Release the clip that attaches the battery return hose to the superbottle.

10. Disconnect the electrical harness from the powertrain pump to sill hose coolant temperature sensor connector.

11. Release the clip and disconnect the powertrain pump to sill connector hose from the rear right of the superbottle.

12. Disconnect the electrical harness from the superbottle level sensor connector.

13. Disconnect the electrical harness from the 5-way valve actuator connector.

14. Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the lower LH side of the superbottle.

15. Disconnect the electrical harness from the chiller and EXV assembly hose coolant temperature sensor connector.

16. Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the chiller and EXV assembly hose, and then remove the electrical harness from the hose.

17. Release the clip that attaches the battery vent hose to the chiller and EXV assembly hose, and then remove the battery vent hose from the chiller and EXV assembly hose.

18. Release the clip and disconnect the coolant hose from the chiller and EXV assembly.

19. Release the clip and disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the front left of the superbottle.

20. Release the clip and disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the front right of the superbottle.
21. Disconnect the electrical harness from the HV battery coolant pump connector.

22. Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the suction liquid line.

23. Disconnect the electrical harness from the powertrain coolant pump connector.

24. Disconnect the electrical harness from the chiller and EXV assembly connector.

25. Disconnect the electrical harness from the low pressure transducer connector.

26. Remove the bolt that attaches the suction/liquid line bracket to the shock tower brace, and then separate the bracket from the brace.

Note: Make sure that the refrigerant has fully recovered before continuing this procedure.

1. Remove the bolt that attaches the suction/liquid line to the chiller and EXV assembly, and then remove the line from the chiller and EXV assembly.

2. Remove and discard the o-rings from the suction/liquid line fitting.
3. Release the clip that attaches the suction/liquid lines to the superbottle.

4. Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the superbottle.

5. Remove the bolt that attaches the superbottle to the shock tower brace.

6. Remove the nuts that attach the superbottle to the shock tower brace, and then remove the superbottle from the vehicle.

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